Regional Development Updates
One of our strategic initiatives is sending regular industry alerts from the Planning. Growth and Sustainability Directorate. These updates will improve information sharing between Council and the various industry sectors we work with on a day-to-day basis.
We issue updates as matters of interest arise, and you can read recent alerts below.
Last Updated: 14 October 2025
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Council highlights advocacy wins
Hundreds of millions of dollars for housing, water security and major infrastructure are among the significant advocacy outcomes secured for...
31 July 2026
Community donations help more than 100 joeys
More than $3,000 raised through Council's Free Green Waste campaign will help The Agile Project continue its work rescuing, rehabilitating...
31 July 2026
Council invests $8.9M in wastewater upgrades
Reliable wastewater infrastructure is essential for public health, environmental protection and the continued delivery of services to the Cairns community....
30 July 2026